Nutrient Pollution Damages Streams in Ways Previously Unknown, UA Co-Authored Research Shows

In a new study published in the journal Science, a team of researchers, including University of Alabama ecologists, reports that nutrient pollution causes a significant loss of forest-derived carbon from stream ecosystems, reducing the ability of streams to support aquatic life.

Guest Lecturer Scheduled for March 5 at UA Cancelled

The Helen and John Mills Lecture featuring University of Alabama alumnus Robert Abernathy, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Halyard Health Inc., has been cancelled.

Caldwell Named UA Distinguished Research Professor

The University of Alabama’s Board of Trustees has named Dr. Guy Caldwell, UA professor of biological sciences, a University Distinguished Research Professor.

High-School Student Winners Announced in UA Physics Contest

More than 325 students representing 18 schools and two states recently competed in The University of Alabama’s 39th annual high-school physics contest.

U.S. District Judge to Deliver Keynote at Voting Rights Act Symposium at UA

U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson will deliver the keynote address for the Alabama Law Review symposium as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act at noon Feb. 27 at The University of Alabama School of Law.

UA in the News: Feb. 5, 2015

St. John named Cason Award winner – Teachers learn how to engage students with games – Professors discuss legality of same-sex marriage ruling – English professor discusses Harper Lee’s forthcoming book –UA students join clean water campaign – Researchers to study oil spill impact — and more …

UA Researchers Lead Gulf Coast Oil Spill Study

Two University of Alabama biologists are leading a new, three-year, $1.5 million study of the 2010 oil spill’s impact on the northern Gulf of Mexico in an effort to improve responses to future spills.

Magnetics Society Honors UA MINT Director with Lifetime Achievement Award

An international organization for magnetics research and technology selected a University of Alabama researcher for its 2015 Achievement Award.

UA to Expand Entrepreneurship Mentoring via NSF I-Corps

The University of Alabama’s ability to foster entrepreneurship and, ultimately, create jobs is strengthened through its recent selection by the National Science Foundation as an Innovation Corp site.

UA Matters: Happy (Atypical) Valentine’s Day

More so than other holidays, Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to show a special person how interesting and thoughtful you are, but it also puts a fair amount of pressure on us to rise to an occasion if we’re coupled or feel a sense of absence if we’re not. However, Dr. Christopher Lynn points